Ophthalmic Technician

East Tennessee Binocular Vision Center; Dante (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

In house eye care, including a yearly supply of glasses/contacts

Job summary

East Tennessee Binocular Vision Center is looking for an Ophthalmic Technician to assist our optometrist in delivering comprehensive eye care. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a minimum of 1 year experience in optometry or similar healthcare field. This role requires a caring demeanor and the ability to work with children and patients with special needs.

We offer health and dental insurance, paid time off, and in-house eye care, including a yearly supply of glasses or contacts. Interested applicants may send their resumes to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in optometry or similar healthcare field is required.
• Proficiency and 1 year experience with EMR/EHR software.
• Good candidates will have a caring demeanor and a passion for learning new techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist optometrist with providing comprehensive eye care.
• Scribe exams and perform testing and imaging as directed.
• Triaging phone calls and scheduling appointments.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to maintain patient confidentiality

Self-motivation and work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Job description

Ophthalmic Technician– Vision development and vision rehabilitation

East Tennessee Binocular Vision Center is an optometric practice that emphasizes vision development and rehabilitation through vision therapy. Founded in 2017, we provide primary eye care and optical services at our location in North Knoxville. Our identity as a practice is founded upon vision therapy and binocular vision care; we also see patients with a variety of eye health conditions and work with patients of all ages and backgrounds.

Job Description

The ophthalmic technician assists our optometrist with providing comprehensive eye care. Technicians are responsible for working up patients, developing patient rapport, performing testing and imaging as directed by the optometrist, and scribing exams. Additional responsibilities include ensuring exam rooms are prepped and clean, triaging phone calls, scheduling appointments, and any other clinical or clerical duties assigned. Any applicant must have a caring demeanor, a desire to work enthusiastically and extensively with children and patients with special needs, and a passion for learning new techniques. Good candidates for this position will be able to help resolve patient questions and conflicts in a professional and efficient manner, and will demonstrate strong self-motivation and work ethic.

Requirements

Requirements of this position include strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, punctuality and reliability, and ability to maintain patient confidentiality. This position is ideal for those that are passionate about caring for others and those interested in expanding their knowledge of medical care. A high school diploma or equivalent, minimum 1 year experience in optometry or similar healthcare field, proficiency and minimum 1 year experience with EMR/EHR software are also required. Starting pay is negotiable depending on experience.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• In house eye care, including a yearly supply of glasses/contacts.

Location & Hours

Our practice is located off Callahan Dr. in North Knoxville with easy access to the interstate.

• Monday: 8:10a-4:30p
• Tuesday: 8:10a-6:00p
• Wednesday: 8:10a-4:00p
• Thursday: 8:10a-5:00p
• Friday: 8:10a-12:00p
• Closed on weekends and most holidays.

Contact

If you are interested, please apply by sending a resume to [e-mail].